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 February 17, 2022
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Russian Actors Targeting US Defense Contractors in Cyber Espionage Campaign, CISA Warns
Sensitive data stolen on US weapons development and deployment, product development, foreign partnerships, contracts, and more.
Credential-Stuffing Attacks on Remote Windows Systems Took Off in 2021
Password-guessing became last year's weapon of choice, as attackers attempted to brute-force vulnerable Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) servers, SQL databases, and SMB file shares.
Securonix Secures Over $1B in Growth Investment From Vista Equity
Deal is the second one topping $1 billion since November and sets the stage for what could be another record-breaking year for investment in the cybersecurity industry.
Google Paid Record $8.7 Million to Bug Hunters in 2021
Company's Chrome and Android technologies continued to be target-rich environments for security researchers from around the world.
Machine Learning in 2022: Data Threats and Backdoors?
While research illustrates some sly threats, experts say attackers will likely focus on data exposure and finding ways to fool algorithms.
Pixelating Text Leads to Information Leakage, Warns Firm
Blurring text isn't enough to obscure sensitive information. An offensive-security firm releases a tool showing how information can still be exposed.
How to Make Cybersecurity Effective and Invisible
Cybersecurity should be a shield that protects the business, not a barrier that holds it back.
What CISOs Should Tell the Board About Log4j
It's time for a reset with the board of directors. Very few have a dedicated, board-level cybersecurity committee, which means cybersecurity isn't viewed as a critical executive function.
3 Critical Software Development Security Trends and Best Practices
Organizations should focus on proactive, development-based approaches to security.
San Francisco 49ers Hit With a Ransomware Attack
AP report says NFL team organization acknowledged a "network security incident" that affected its corporate IT network.
FBI, US Secret Service Issue Mitigations for BlackByte Ransomware
Joint Cybersecurity Advisory from federal law enforcement includes indicators of compromise associated with the ransomware variant.
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Ransomware Threat Intel: You're Soaking In It!
Organizations need to improve their ability to detect and prevent emerging ransomware attacks.

Data Transparency Hasn't Made Us Safer Yet. Can It Uncover Breach Causality?
Advanced machine learning models within an XDR framework could uncover what actually causes breaches, but first we need better data transparency.

Hybrid Work Accelerated Fraud; Now, CSOs Are Taking a Seat at the Executive Table
The days of security as a second-class citizen are over.

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8 of the Biggest Cybersecurity M&As & Investment Deals in 2021
There were more financial deals in cybersecurity last year than in any previous year.
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